Mayor For A Day



































Your Chance to be Calgary’s Mayor for a Day 

















































































What would you do to make Calgary an even better place to live? 


































































The Mayor for a Day Contest invites youth to submit three ideas they want implemented to make Calgary an even better place to live. And this year we’ve expanded your options to submit your three ideas!

Write an essay, submit photographs or create visual art for your chance to spend the day with Mayor Gondek and City of Calgary administration (date tentatively set for April 2025), along with the opportunity to discuss one of your ideas with appropriate City of Calgary staff. 







































Submit your entry









Our 2025 Mayor for a Day Contest is accepting submissions starting February 1, 2025 and entries will be accepted until March 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Entries should be submitted through the online form below. 


















































































Learn About Our 2024 Mayor for a Day















In 2024, Shay was selected as Mayor for a Day based their essay highlighting concerns about housing, care for existing amenities and enhancing public transit.

Discover Shay’s experience as Mayor for a Day.